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Doctors warn of a spike in flu cases across Central Florida

Doctors in Central Florida are warning of a big spike in cases of the flu, with at least one death being blamed on the illness.

Centra Care told Local 6 Tuesday night it saw 364 cases of the flu at it’s 23 clinics across Central Florida last week. Just one month ago, there were just 129 cases.

Our news partners at Florida Today report a woman in her mid to late 30’s died on Sunday at Holmes Regional Medical Center from the flu. Two others are reported to be on life support. [Read full story]